Ichiran Namba Midosuji — Restaurant in Osaka

I really enjoyed the food here. If I were to also evaluate this place based on the long waiting time and crowd, I'd definitely give this four stars, but I feel that wouldn't be fair as it's just a very popular destination. Besides, while waiting in the line, a very kind staff member was giving everyone water! Just maybe come here before very active dinner times, maybe around 6 or so, as even at 6 the line was already huge and we waited over 40 ish minutes before we were seated. When it's even later, good luck...

As for the food, it was definitely very good. I was really happy to find a no pork option, as me and my wife don't eat pork. We were able to order the type of ramen we want before getting to the booths (while waiting in the line), and when we got to the booth we could specify different things including spice level. I like spicy, so I went with level 2 as if you wanted something even spicier you could write your own number up to 10 and 2 was the "very spicy" option. I'm happy I didn't go any higher, 2 was already pretty hot, it's scary to imagine what anything higher would be like let alone level 10!

I ordered extra eggs because they are probably one of my favorite things to eat with ramen, and extra beef. Definitely worth it as it made the meal very filling.

One unrelated thing to the food though, for tall people, be aware that your knees are basically gonna have no space while you sit so you'll just have to sit with them awkwardly spread. But if that's not a problem for you to eat some great food, then definitely...

As Muslims, it’s always a challenge to find delicious ramen — we don’t know if the beef is halal or not, and it’s difficult to find places that serve halal ramen or at least ramen without pork in it. But Ichiran Ramen (No Pork Branch) truly exceeded all our expectations.

The flavor is incredible — the broth is rich and satisfying, the noodles are perfectly cooked, and the quality is consistently top-notch every time we visit. It’s become our daily go-to spot, and we honestly can’t get enough of it.

What makes Ichiran even more special is the amazing kindness and hospitality of Limi and Hayasa. They always welcome us with warm smiles and exceptional politeness. Because of them, this place holds a special place in our hearts — it’s not just about the food, it’s the whole experience.

We only have one wish: Please open a branch in Dubai! Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic, non-pork ramen and...

We had dinner at Ichiran Namba Midosuji before taking an evening stroll along the lively streets of Osaka. Despite it being a well-known chain, the experience still felt unique. Ichiran is famous for its individual dining booths, which was perfect after a long day when all you want is to focus on your food.

Ordering was done through a vending machine, and then we filled out a form to customise our bowl of tonkotsu ramen—everything from noodle firmness to spice level and richness of the broth. The ramen was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The noodles were firm (just how I like them), and the pork slices were tender and tasty. Their signature red sauce gave the broth a subtle kick without overpowering the flavors.

The experience felt efficient yet personal. Great spot if you’re craving a solid bowl of ramen in Osaka. Perfect start to a chill night...